king of the jungle
Pride's apex predator
King of the jungle is an epithet for the lion, despite lions living in savannas rather than jungles.
The phrase emphasizes the lion's status as apex predator and symbol of power and majesty.
Figuratively, it describes anyone who dominates their domain: He struts around the office like he's king of the jungle.
- lionManed African feline
- big catLarge wild feline
- maneNeck hair, horse/lion
- lion's roarBig cat's bellow
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
savanna · African savanna · pride · pride of lions · predator · food chain · majestic · fierce · wild · Africa · throne · crown · Simba · Circle of Life · prowl · hunt · beast · powerful
- Animal Idiomsblind as a bat, brave as a lion, busy bee, copycat, dark horse
- animal nicknamesman's best friend, sly fox, busy bee, eager beaver, wise owl
king of the jungleprey
Animal being hunted
weakling · underdog · subordinate · lowest of the low · runt of the litter
king of the junglelamb
Juvenile sheep
meek as a lamb · mouse · bunny · sitting duck · scaredy-cat
king of the junglelowly creature
Insignificant living thing
pest · vermin · rat · cockroach · bottom dweller
king, kings, kingly, kingship, kinghood, kinglike, kingless, kingdom, kingdoms